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Mar 14, 2020 23:53:16   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
I agree with UTMike....what an adventure! And great shots as well...keep them coming because I am enjoying each one!

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Mar 15, 2020 01:51:34   #
Properframe Loc: US Virginia
 
Nice series ! Hyenas lack aesthetics unfortunately - like the warthogs. They are enemies of the Lion and will kill lion young if given a chance. Did you get any dog packs?

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Mar 15, 2020 07:23:47   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
fbeaston wrote:
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my time at El Pejeta Conservancy, approximately a 4 hour drive due North of Nairobi, where I was able to shoot an amazing collection of wildlife. I've already posted some shots I got there on UHH, however, I've been saving the Predators for last. The 1st selection of predators I'd like to highlight, seem not to be the most popular critters here on the Hog. However, I find the Hyenas to be amazing ... sure, they are scavengers, but so is the Eagle, our national symbol. In fact, a recent post by CindyHouk ... Eagles are thieves!! ... put a fine point on how they survive by taking advantage of those around them.

So while I will admit, that I don't regard the Hyena as highly as I do the big cats (they just seem to look a bit sneaky & guilty when I look at them), they do exhibit qualities such as loyalty & teamwork ... they're tenacious & tough as hell ... & they clearly perform a needed function in their environment. They are so tough, they are sometimes competition even for the King of the Jungle, as you'll see in an upcoming post.

In many of my posts, I've tried to capture the babies, however Keith (RetiredCPO), who also went on this trip, did a better job capturing them then I did (see his earlier posts).

I hope you will enjoy the photos of these critters just as I enjoyed taking them.
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my ... (show quote)

Great set of images

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Mar 15, 2020 07:41:20   #
fbeaston Loc: Vermont
 
kpmac ... thanks for the visit & comment ... & we agree. I think they are interesting animals that have a function, albeit sometimes not a "pretty" function. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

CindyHouk ... thank you Cindy, both for the Eagle post that I could use as an example & for the continued feedback. Always appreciated. However, I might suggest that you be a bit more careful about your reputation ... agreeing with UT Mike?!?!?!? ;) As for furture posts, I currently have 3 more posts planned ... all predators ... all big cats. I've been saving them for "dessert" as it were. Then I'll give others a chance to post.

Properframe ... thanks for the feedback ... great way to describe the Hyena as lacking aesthetics ... you're right. But I did enjoy seeing them & feel they perform a necessary function. And no, we did not see any dog packs ... but will also admit that wouldn't be high on my list of things to see. You're also right about the Hyenas being dangerous ... I was surprised & will share that surprise in my last planned post.

J-SPEIGHT ... thanks Jack ... always nice to hear from you. Appreciate the visit & comment.

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Mar 15, 2020 09:49:17   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
Not my favorite animals, but they are part of the system. The photos are really nice.

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Mar 15, 2020 09:50:32   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
fbeaston wrote:
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my time at El Pejeta Conservancy, approximately a 4 hour drive due North of Nairobi, where I was able to shoot an amazing collection of wildlife. I've already posted some shots I got there on UHH, however, I've been saving the Predators for last. The 1st selection of predators I'd like to highlight, seem not to be the most popular critters here on the Hog. However, I find the Hyenas to be amazing ... sure, they are scavengers, but so is the Eagle, our national symbol. In fact, a recent post by CindyHouk ... Eagles are thieves!! ... put a fine point on how they survive by taking advantage of those around them.

So while I will admit, that I don't regard the Hyena as highly as I do the big cats (they just seem to look a bit sneaky & guilty when I look at them), they do exhibit qualities such as loyalty & teamwork ... they're tenacious & tough as hell ... & they clearly perform a needed function in their environment. They are so tough, they are sometimes competition even for the King of the Jungle, as you'll see in an upcoming post.

In many of my posts, I've tried to capture the babies, however Keith (RetiredCPO), who also went on this trip, did a better job capturing them then I did (see his earlier posts).

I hope you will enjoy the photos of these critters just as I enjoyed taking them.
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my ... (show quote)


I love your hyaena shots! They were the animals I liked the most during my trip.

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Mar 15, 2020 10:00:05   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
fbeaston wrote:
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my time at El Pejeta Conservancy, approximately a 4 hour drive due North of Nairobi, where I was able to shoot an amazing collection of wildlife. I've already posted some shots I got there on UHH, however, I've been saving the Predators for last. The 1st selection of predators I'd like to highlight, seem not to be the most popular critters here on the Hog. However, I find the Hyenas to be amazing ... sure, they are scavengers, but so is the Eagle, our national symbol. In fact, a recent post by CindyHouk ... Eagles are thieves!! ... put a fine point on how they survive by taking advantage of those around them.

So while I will admit, that I don't regard the Hyena as highly as I do the big cats (they just seem to look a bit sneaky & guilty when I look at them), they do exhibit qualities such as loyalty & teamwork ... they're tenacious & tough as hell ... & they clearly perform a needed function in their environment. They are so tough, they are sometimes competition even for the King of the Jungle, as you'll see in an upcoming post.

In many of my posts, I've tried to capture the babies, however Keith (RetiredCPO), who also went on this trip, did a better job capturing them then I did (see his earlier posts).

I hope you will enjoy the photos of these critters just as I enjoyed taking them.
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my ... (show quote)


Well done!

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Mar 15, 2020 10:17:47   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
fbeaston wrote:
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my time at El Pejeta Conservancy, approximately a 4 hour drive due North of Nairobi, where I was able to shoot an amazing collection of wildlife. I've already posted some shots I got there on UHH, however, I've been saving the Predators for last. The 1st selection of predators I'd like to highlight, seem not to be the most popular critters here on the Hog. However, I find the Hyenas to be amazing ... sure, they are scavengers, but so is the Eagle, our national symbol. In fact, a recent post by CindyHouk ... Eagles are thieves!! ... put a fine point on how they survive by taking advantage of those around them.

So while I will admit, that I don't regard the Hyena as highly as I do the big cats (they just seem to look a bit sneaky & guilty when I look at them), they do exhibit qualities such as loyalty & teamwork ... they're tenacious & tough as hell ... & they clearly perform a needed function in their environment. They are so tough, they are sometimes competition even for the King of the Jungle, as you'll see in an upcoming post.

In many of my posts, I've tried to capture the babies, however Keith (RetiredCPO), who also went on this trip, did a better job capturing them then I did (see his earlier posts).

I hope you will enjoy the photos of these critters just as I enjoyed taking them.
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my ... (show quote)


enjoyed the hyena shots...good job.

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Mar 15, 2020 10:38:35   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
These are really nice. A good collection that allows for a better acquaintance with these oft-maligned animals.
--Bob
fbeaston wrote:
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my time at El Pejeta Conservancy, approximately a 4 hour drive due North of Nairobi, where I was able to shoot an amazing collection of wildlife. I've already posted some shots I got there on UHH, however, I've been saving the Predators for last. The 1st selection of predators I'd like to highlight, seem not to be the most popular critters here on the Hog. However, I find the Hyenas to be amazing ... sure, they are scavengers, but so is the Eagle, our national symbol. In fact, a recent post by CindyHouk ... Eagles are thieves!! ... put a fine point on how they survive by taking advantage of those around them.

So while I will admit, that I don't regard the Hyena as highly as I do the big cats (they just seem to look a bit sneaky & guilty when I look at them), they do exhibit qualities such as loyalty & teamwork ... they're tenacious & tough as hell ... & they clearly perform a needed function in their environment. They are so tough, they are sometimes competition even for the King of the Jungle, as you'll see in an upcoming post.

In many of my posts, I've tried to capture the babies, however Keith (RetiredCPO), who also went on this trip, did a better job capturing them then I did (see his earlier posts).

I hope you will enjoy the photos of these critters just as I enjoyed taking them.
During a recent trip to Kenya, I spent most of my ... (show quote)

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Mar 15, 2020 11:31:35   #
Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL
 
They are imposing and fearless predators. They aren't quite as ugly in your posts as I remember from my 1990 visit to Kenya. Some very nice photos. I would crop the singles a bit tighter.

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Mar 15, 2020 11:53:23   #
David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA
 
A great set! I got a few good shots of Hyenas, too. No babies, though.

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Mar 15, 2020 13:11:24   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
Great photos from what must be a grand trip. Would hate to be hiking alone and be the subject of interest of that group.

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Mar 15, 2020 13:15:21   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good series, Frank.

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Mar 15, 2020 13:43:26   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Excellent series Frank, enjoying all your posts.

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Mar 15, 2020 13:53:25   #
fbeaston Loc: Vermont
 
AzPicLady ... you're not alone in not feeling all that positive about them ... but as you say, they are part of the system. I happened to regard them more positively because of that. I do appreciate your visit & comment.

DebAnn ... yup, I too liked them, but they weren't my favorite ... of the predators, the coming 3 posts all rank much higher in my book. But I did enjoy watching them. Thanks for the visit & comment.

phlash46 ... thank you very much.

merrytexan ... thanks for the visit & comment ... appreciate them as always.

rmalarz ... thanks Bob ... high praise coming from you ... thank you for that & I'm glad I was able to get those shots.

Hereford ... thanks for the feedback, as always. Appreciate it ... & I hear you on the cropping ... I struggle with that sometimes & left a bit more in in order to show their environment. But appreciate the suggestion.

David in Dallas ... thank you David ... I think the person who got the best shots of Hyena babies was Keith (RetiredCPO) ... look up his post. They were better than anything I got.

John from gpwmi ... you're spot on John ... as noted by an earlier comment, they are a fierce predator ... & can be a threat to Lions even. I have a post coming that will address that somewhat. And yes, the trip was outstanding. Too short ... but hard to argue with it given the amount of wildlife we saw. I hope to go back in the not too distant future. Thanks for the feedback.

Earnest Botello ... thanks for the positive feedback Earnest ... appreciate it as always.

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